REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 20, 2019
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d), Design Build Qualification Method of procurement for the FATforward Terminal Expansion and Parking Structure Projects at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve the use of Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 4-502(d), Design Build Qualification Method of procurement for the Terminal Expansion and Parking Structure Projects at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The successful execution of FAT's FATforward projects is based on obtaining cost and schedule certainty. Delivering the FATforward projects on time and within budget are critical due to the financial capability of the airport. In addition, airport Terminal and structured parking work is very complex and requires highly specialized knowledge and experience to successfully implement. The Design Build Qualification Method of procurement, commonly known in the industry as Progressive Design Build, will provide the best opportunity to successfully execute these projects, which are key to growing the airport in a fiscally responsible manner, and fostering economic activity and jobs.
This procurement process will allow the Airports Department (Airports) to define FATforward's goals and select the best design-build teams to meet those goals through a solicitation process based on qualifications, capabilities and experience. Utilizing this competitive procurement method, the design-build teams (one each for the parking structure and Terminal) will be selected to work collaboratively with all stakeholders early in the life of the Projects providing Airports with a design and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) prior to committing to a construction contract. This approach takes advantage of the builders' expertise during all stages of design, f...
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